Social Worker (Full Time)(Permanent) - REN13597

Renfrewshire Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide services in line with legislation and undertake assessments for adult services. The role entails care management, joint working with other professionals, and requires proficiency in IT and electronic case recording systems. Applicants must possess a BA (Hons) in Social Work and be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. Successful candidates will receive training and support in a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are desirable.
• Newly qualified workers must achieve registration with SSSC within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Undertake assessments and reviews.
• Be responsible for care management/planning of care packages.
• Engage in joint working with other professionals.

Skills

Experience in statutory Social Work services

Understanding of risk assessment

Ability to prioritize workload

Sound assessment and writing skills

IT package proficiency

Education

BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent

Tools

SWIFT electronic case recording system

Job description

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You will work alongside social workers, para professionals and health professionals, undertaking assessment and care management within Renfrewshire’s Adults Service. Social Workers will be required to operate as a Council Officer in adult protection work.

The teams are located in high quality modern premises and operate in accordance with the Council’s WORKSMART arrangements which promote mobile and flexible work practices. All Social Workers are considered to be and equipped as mobile workers and can operate throughout the Renfrewshire area from any Council premises. You will therefore be expected to travel throughout the Council area.

Duties of the post include: providing a Social Work service in accordance with relevant legislation; undertaking assessments and reviews; responsibility for the care management/planning of individual packages of care; and undertaking joint working.

You will have experience in statutory Social Work services with a clear understanding of risk assessment. The ability to prioritise your workload and sound assessment and writing skills are also essential. You will be expected to record and monitor work using electronic case recording systems including SWIFT therefore must have the ability to use IT packages.

Full training and support will be given to ensure that you are able to maintain the department’s commitment to continuous improvement.

You must hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Applications from Mental Health Officers and Practice Teachers are desirable. An additional allowance is payable to practicing MHO’s.

It is essential you are registered with SSSC/newly qualified workers to achieve registration with SSSC within 6 months of taking up role.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.